Praxis--you make a very good point. I tend to take things slowly to give myself time to find a connection with what I'm doing. Unfortunately this means my magickal studies are so slow it makes me ache at times, but on the other hand I understand a lot more (or I think I do!) and even if I don't fully understand something I have a feeling for it or a reason behind it. It is the same with the tools.
Jon Strange--I wanted to make my own tools as well! even the sword and the dagger. Unfortunately I didn't take the Wood and Metal course at my university and dont have access to the metal or wood labs. I guess I could take it over the summer or something. In the end I settled for calling a few object to myself (kinda like putting in a mystical WANTED add I guess (IMG:
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In the end I make my own want and my own robes! The wand is great but the robes constantly fall apart, due to my bad stitching and lack of skill in the realm of sewing.
This summer I'm taking a book making course, so I'll be able to make my own journals and books. I look forward to that.
Anyway, Strange, good luck with the cup and pentacle!
PAX